UNITED NATIONS, Mar 14 (IPS) – After several on-again and off-again pandemic lockdowns, the United Nations is planning to return to normal beginning this week.
A circular from Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on March 11 says “based on the new guidelines, we are now able to institute associated changes in our workplace, returning to full operational capability while still prioritizing the health and safety of personnel, and balancing the operational needs of the Organization”.
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